Everton signing Ashley Williams has revealed that he used to be a Liverpool fan as a kid.

Recently, a photo of a young Williams with Liverpool legend John Barnes emerged on the internet, but the 31-year-old centre-back insists that he doesn't regret the photo with the Anfield hero.

"I grew up as a Liverpool fan up to about 13 or 14 years old," said Williams, who joined the Toffees from Swansea City this summer.

"John Barnes was my idol so at the time it was unbelievable to meet him.

"Once you play in the Premier League you don't support anyone. Liverpool are Liverpool – just another rival.

"I don't really regret it [the photograph]. I knew it'd surface some time."